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Multiple Choice

What is the distance from McComb to Ricks?

To figure this, use the map’s scale. You measure the straight-line distance between McComb and Ricks on the map with a ruler, then convert that measurement to miles using the chart’s scale (for example, a certain number of miles per inch). The measured distance on this map, after applying the scale, comes out to about 37 miles, which is why that option is chosen. Always check whether the question wants straight-line distance or road distance, but on standard map practice questions, the conversion uses the map’s scale to give the distance in miles.

To figure this, use the map’s scale. You measure the straight-line distance between McComb and Ricks on the map with a ruler, then convert that measurement to miles using the chart’s scale (for example, a certain number of miles per inch). The measured distance on this map, after applying the scale, comes out to about 37 miles, which is why that option is chosen. Always check whether the question wants straight-line distance or road distance, but on standard map practice questions, the conversion uses the map’s scale to give the distance in miles.